n. something that runs off as rain in excess of the amount absorbed by the ground
The stormwater runoff was causing flooding in the area.
The stormwater runoff was causing flooding in the area.
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The runoff water can pick up contaminants such as pesticides or fertilizers.
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surplus water; overflow; overspill
drought
2 syllables
run-off
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